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« Reply #617 on: June 15, 2007, 11:49:42 AM » |
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DarthKur
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« Reply #621 on: July 25, 2007, 10:26:17 AM » |
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Nice. I never knew about that. Sure would be a very cool addition to both a video game and gun collection. I notice that the seller certifies that the unit is fully functional but the only cartridge that will work with this device is not included. So I ask, how could the functionality be confirmed without said cart? And if he does possess the cart then why on earth would he not include it in the auction with the gun? It's not like he's likely to come across another gun any time soon. I see on the website that was referenced does mentioned that the weapon is "an exact m16a2 mock-up, similar in size and weight". I wonder just how much the interior of the rifle differs from an unaltered M16A2. The seller states that it "cannot be modified to fire live ammunition" but unless there's solid metal sections in both the upper and lower receivers that could not be removed without destroying the device then all would be needed is to acquire a new barrel and upper receiver and perhaps a trigger pack and you'd have a fully serviceable Colt assault rifle. Perhaps it's made out of different material and is slightly off sized that would render it incompatible with any actual M16 parts. I wish there was more info on this. |
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« Reply #622 on: July 25, 2007, 11:00:35 AM » |
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Nice. I never knew about that. Sure would be a very cool addition to both a video game and gun collection. I notice that the seller certifies that the unit is fully functional but the only cartridge that will work with this device is not included. So I ask, how could the functionality be confirmed without said cart? And if he does possess the cart then why on earth would he not include it in the auction with the gun? It's not like he's likely to come across another gun any time soon. I see on the website that was referenced does mentioned that the weapon is "an exact m16a2 mock-up, similar in size and weight". I wonder just how much the interior of the rifle differs from an unaltered M16A2. The seller states that it "cannot be modified to fire live ammunition" but unless there's solid metal sections in both the upper and lower receivers that could not be removed without destroying the device then all would be needed is to acquire a new barrel and upper receiver and perhaps a trigger pack and you'd have a fully serviceable Colt assault rifle. Perhaps it's made out of different material and is slightly off sized that would render it incompatible with any actual M16 parts. I wish there was more info on this. As with most items like that it probably has a breech block, removed firing pin, removed buffer asembly and recoil spring and a welded bolt carrier. Too much weight and it becomes unrealistic for a simulaton so it wouldn't have a lead filled barrel, but would probably have counterweights for any missing pieces. It would still be neat to strip one down to see just how many original parts still existed, but at the same time if it complies with eBay standards then that should say a 1000 words right there. |
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« Reply #624 on: July 25, 2007, 06:26:48 PM » |
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That's an odd set of regulations I must say. The technology and complexity or a rotating locking bolt assembly is a lot more useful than a spring and metal rod that make up the basic premise of a lower receiver. Hell you could machine those yourself.
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DarthKur
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« Reply #625 on: July 26, 2007, 01:59:33 PM » |
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Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense but then again it's the U.S. gov't we're talking about here.  I asked the seller if he had the MACS cart and he replied that he did not. So I really can't see how this device could have been tested and guaranteed to work. Caveat emptor. |
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« Reply #626 on: July 26, 2007, 02:50:41 PM » |
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Maybe he used a Super UFO Pro 8, or a Game Doctor or a Flash cart, the rom is easy enough to find for those inclined to do so.
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